Transforming resources

• Transforming resources

  Inputs that carry out the transformation process and enable change and value adding to occur
• HR

  Capable workers can bring higher productivity and efficiency to business operations

  The effectiveness of workers can determine the success with which transformation and value adding occurs

  Increasing skills through training, setting performance objectives, ensuring staff motivation is high and adhering to whs standards

  Well-considered job design, targeted and appropriate training, flexible work practices and open communication are all factors that assist in maximising operational efficiency, business performance and the capacity of the business to achieve the objectives
• Facilities

  Refers to the plant (factory or office) and machinery used in the operations processes

  Major decisions for management will include the design layout, the number of facilities to be used and their location and capacity

  The facilities can determine the nature of the operations environment

  Modern facilities that integrate modern technology, have adequate lighting, are well-designed and promote a positive workplace culture for staff , will be highly conductive to productive operations